Monday, Oct. 9 – At the monthly meeting of the Whiteville city Board of Education, superintendent Kenny Garland and board member Greg Merritt both expressed strong opposition to a merger of county and city school systems.
The county school board voted Monday morning to ask for a merger of the 18-campus county system and the five-campus city system. The county commission has taken no action yet.
“The elephant in the room with this merger talk,” said Merritt, “is that that system is broke. They’re drowning. They’re bleeding money with 18 schools operating they cannot maintain.”
Merritt said that the county’s solution should be to consolidate schools within its own system rather than merge with the city.
Merritt predicted that, if the two systems become one, “We’ll be the bad guys. We will insist that they close down some of those small schools. Whether they build new schools or not, they have got to consolidate to quit bleeding money.”
april, 2018
19apr11:00 am12:30 pmToad-ally Terrific ThursdayWeek of the Young Child
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville will visit for some froggy fun! After presenting the story, "Noisy Frog Sing-A-Long," participants will explore the "toad-ally" fascinating world of frogs
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville will visit for some froggy fun! After presenting the story, “Noisy Frog Sing-A-Long,” participants will explore the “toad-ally” fascinating world of frogs through hands-on activities, crafts, and play. Hop on over and join the fun! Event open to all children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers free of charge. Pre-registration is required. To register or for questions call ELF at 910.212.6352, or call the Partnership at 910.642.8226.
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Early Learning Facility (ELF)
107 West Main Street
20apr3:00 pm4:30 pmNature Play DayOutdoor Fun
This drop-in fun and interactive outdoor event celebrates nature through creative play. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy every Friday. The Nature PlaySpace is designed especially
This drop-in fun and interactive outdoor event celebrates nature through creative play. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy every Friday. The Nature PlaySpace is designed especially for children pre-school to elementary aged, but all ages are welcome.
(Friday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville
415 S Madison St
20apr6:00 pm8:00 pmFamily FridayWeek of the Young Child
Friday night will be Movie Night at the ELF! Yes! Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie with us. It's family time! Pre-registration is required. To register or for
Friday night will be Movie Night at the ELF! Yes! Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie with us. It’s family time! Pre-registration is required. To register or for questions call ELF at 910.212.6352, or call the Partnership at 910.642.8226.
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Early Learning Facility (ELF)
107 West Main Street
Join the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences - Whiteville for an evening under the stars. 2018 Annual Satewide Star Party theme: Anyone out there? Explore the night sky with local
Join the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – Whiteville for an evening under the stars. 2018 Annual Satewide Star Party theme: Anyone out there? Explore the night sky with local astronomy enthusiasts. Fun interactive activities for all ages. Please bring a flashlight, blanket, or chair to the Wildlife Action of NC – Helm’s Preserve, 543 Sunset Terrace, Whiteville. This is a free family event: no pets, coolers, alcohol, or smoking permitted. The N.C. Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the N.C. Space Grant.
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EST
Wildlife Action of N.C. - Helm's Preserve
543 Suset Terrace
21apr9:00 am11:00 amCelebrate Birds!Nature Journaling Workshop at Lumber River State Park
Join the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences of Whiteville staff on April 21 for an introduction to nature journaling. Participants will receive a nature journal to sketch objects observed while visiting
Join the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences of Whiteville staff on April 21 for an introduction to nature journaling. Participants will receive a nature journal to sketch objects observed while visiting the park. Meet at the Lumber River State Park parking lot by the river at 9 a.m. for this two hour program. This is a free event and no registration required.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST
Lumber River State Park
2819 Princess Ann Road
21apr9:00 am11:00 amVolunteer for Clean SweepSpring litter sweep
The county’s annual spring litter sweep will be held Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will gather at the North Whiteville Recycling Center near the Department of Social Services at 9 a.m.
The county’s annual spring litter sweep will be held Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will gather at the North Whiteville Recycling Center near the Department of Social Services at 9 a.m. The sweep will continue until 11 a.m. Volunteers will be provided bags, gloves and vests and assigned areas for clean-up if need be. Call the Columbus County Solid Waste Department at 641-3953 for more information.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
North Whiteville Recycling Center
1235 James B. White Hwy. N.
Explore the fascinating world of backyard birds. Some are familiar while others are a pleasant surprise. Join John Gerwin and staff at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville
Explore the fascinating world of backyard birds. Some are familiar while others are a pleasant surprise. Join John Gerwin and staff at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville April 21 at 4:30 p.m. as they present information about birds that make their home near ours. Learn how to properly assemble and place a Brown-Headed Nuthatch bird box. Uncover simple ways to lend a helping hand to our feathered friends. This event is free.
(Saturday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville
415 S Madison St
25apr10:00 am11:00 amWednesday StorytimeFree
Join us every Wednesday for an exciting story, a little singing, a lot of dancing and hands-on exploratory activities. Storytime is designed especially for children pre-school to kindergarten aged, but
Join us every Wednesday for an exciting story, a little singing, a lot of dancing and hands-on exploratory activities. Storytime is designed especially for children pre-school to kindergarten aged, but all ages are welcome. No reservations required for this free program except for groups larger than 10.
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville
415 S Madison St
25apr12:00 pm1:30 pmOffice Professionals Day LuncheonColumbus Chamber of Commerce
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
Vineland Station
701 S Madison St
Columbus Chamber of Commerce & Tourism910-642-3171
26apr5:00 pm7:30 pmThe Senior PromColumbus County Department of Aging
Columbus County Department of Aging presents The Senior Prom at Vineland Station in Whiteville on April 26th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Dinner served at 5:30 P.M. Enjoy dancing
Columbus County Department of Aging presents The Senior Prom at Vineland Station in Whiteville on April 26th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Dinner served at 5:30 P.M. Enjoy dancing and entertainment. Ages 65 and up invited. Tickets are $12 each. To make reservations, call Kayla Bordeaux at 910-640-6602 by April 13th.
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Vineland Station
701 S Madison St
26apr7:00 pm8:30 pmPaints, Camera...Action! Wine and Cheese ReceptionColumbus County Arts Council
The Exhibit "Paints, Camera...Action!" is a "visual concert" of two friends and fellow artists that met just two years ago. Jackie Lewis, photographer and Jenny Greco, painter and jewelry maker
The Exhibit “Paints, Camera…Action!” is a “visual concert” of two friends and fellow artists that met just two years ago. Jackie Lewis, photographer and Jenny Greco, painter and jewelry maker will inspire us all to get out our paint brushes and cameras! The exhibit runs April 26 – June 21.
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Columbus County Arts Council
822 South Madison Street
27apralldayBBQ on the BluffDowntown Fair Bluff
BBQ, live music, games, and rubber duck races in downtown Fair Bluff featuring some of the finest BBQ cooks in North and South Carolina.
BBQ, live music, games, and rubber duck races in downtown Fair Bluff featuring some of the finest BBQ cooks in North and South Carolina.
april 27 (Friday) - 28 (Saturday)
Downtown Fair Bluff
Main Street
27apr3:00 pm4:30 pmNature Play DayOutdoor Fun
This drop-in fun and interactive outdoor event celebrates nature through creative play. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy every Friday. The Nature PlaySpace is designed especially
This drop-in fun and interactive outdoor event celebrates nature through creative play. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy every Friday. The Nature PlaySpace is designed especially for children pre-school to elementary aged, but all ages are welcome.
(Friday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville
415 S Madison St
28apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Parade and FestivalKelly, NC
Come out and join the Kelly Volunteer Fire Department at 10 a.m. April 28th at the Kelly Ballpark in Kelly, N.C. for a parade followed by beach music with North
Come out and join the Kelly Volunteer Fire Department at 10 a.m. April 28th at the Kelly Ballpark in Kelly, N.C. for a parade followed by beach music with North Tower, bounce houses, crafts, raffles and food along with lots of family fun! Parade lineup is on the Cassius Smith Rd. All entries should be lined-up by 9:30 a.m. North Tower Band begins at 11 a.m. at Kelly ballpark. For more information contact us at kellyvolunteerfiredepartment@gmail.com.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kelly, NC
18496 NC-53
127 W. Columbus St.
Whiteville, NC 28472-0707
P.O. Box 707
Whiteville, NC 28472-0707
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